Medical Education Project Coordinator

at  University of Tasmania

MEDICAL EDUCATION PROJECT COORDINATOR

• Shape student-led research and drive innovation in medical education
• Play an integral role in developing the next generation of medical educators
• Part time (0.2), 2 year Fixed-Term role based in Hobart

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking to appoint a Medical Education Project Coordinator in the Tasmanian School of Medicine which is part of the College of Health and Medicine.
We are seeking to appoint a Coordinator to develop and supervise medical student medical education-based research as part of the MD program at the Hobart Clinical School (HCS). The University of Tasmania has recently commenced an MD program, in which the students are entering the research phase of the degree. Medical education research is a strong focus of the School of Medicine, and by developing a medical education research stream within the program it is anticipated that a medical education will be promoted as an essential part of clinical practice, as well as developing the next generation of medical educators.

• Develop and deliver teaching materials relevant to medical education research and the skills required.
• Supervise students in the development and progression of medical education MD research projects.
• Participate in the assessment of MD projects in the area of medical education.
• Increasingly provide academic leadership, particularly in fostering outstanding research.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of productive and effective links inside the University and locally and nationally within the discipline of medical education.
• Make a strong and sustained contribution to the University in achieving its strategic objectives and fulfilling its operational responsibilities.